The Buddha riding upon a cloud appears at a slight angle. The deity holds one hand up and one down, and the thumb and middle fingers of both hands connect in an unusual mudra. However, comparisons with related paintings suggest that the deity may be Shaka Nyorai. Although the pigment has eroded in some areas, this painting exudes an uncommon refinement.
Object label
Shaka Nyorai (Sk. Śākyamuni)
Hanging scroll; ink and colors on silk
H 131.5, W 51.8
Kamakura period 13th century
- D027994
- D027994
- 2001/07/19
- D027996
- 2001/07/19
- D027998
- 2001/07/19
- D028000
- 2001/07/19
- A026880
- 2001/07/19
- A026882
- 2001/07/19
- A026884
- 2001/07/19
- A026886
- 2001/07/19
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| Accession Number | 1275-0 |
|---|---|
| Category | Paintings |
| Bibliography | Illustrated Catalogue of the Collection of the Nara National Museum: Buddhist Painting. Nara National Museum, 2002, 169p. (Japanese) |